Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato Copycat Recipe

March 29, 2019

After years of spending more money than I’d like to admit at coffee shops, I decided it was finally time to learn to make my favorite drinks at home. So, I invested in a Nespresso machine, and I haven’t stepped foot in a coffee shop ever since! The first drink I mastered at home is one of my all-time favorites, a copycat Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato.

It’s safe to say I completely nailed it when it comes to recreating this drink. It truly tastes identical, which is a scary thing, knowing I can make myself one at home any time I want!

Before we get started, I want to add that I do have the Evoluo Nespresso Machine, as mentioned earlier, which I use for the espresso shots in this drink. I think the espresso is a key ingredient in creating an authentic replica. However, if you do NOT have an espresso machine, you could also try using 2.5-3 oz strongly brewed coffee as a substitute. I haven’t tried it myself, so you’ll have to let me know your thoughts if you do!

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 tbsp vanilla syrup to your cup

Top with 1 cup of ice

Pour 3/4 cup milk over ice

Pour espresso shots over the top

Drizzle with caramel sauce

And that’s it! Now, tell me that doesn’t taste exactly the same as a Starbucks macchiato!? And the best part is, you can play around with the quantities to suit your own personal taste! Want it sweeter? No problem! Extra shot of espresso? No problem! More caramel? Done and DONE.

Oh, sweet Nespresso machine – Why didn’t I buy you sooner!?

PS. If you love iced coffee, be sure to also check out my recipe for Caribou’s Cold Press Iced Coffee (hint: I used to work there, so this “copycat” recipe is the exact recipe they use, and SO good!)

I’m Marielle! I’ve been married to my hilarious husband for 6 years, & together we have a little girl who wakes up with annoyingly perfect ringlets, a little boy who believes his sole purpose in life is to climb every unstable surface in our home, and a baby girl who's so chill, it's scary and awesome all at once. I love to drink caffeine, to pretend the things I write on my cell phone while feeding a baby at 2 am are super profound, and to wear old baggy sweatshirts like it’s my dang job. Read More